The people behind Marula

OUR CORE TEAM
OUR TALENT POOL

Our core team

We have a core team of strategists, producers, and creatives, working alongside a global talent pool of filmmakers, photographers, designers, and storytellers across East Africa and beyond.

This structure allows us to combine strategic continuity with deeply rooted local expertise: bringing in the right creative talent on the ground for every project, in every context.

We believe the strongest stories are created through collaboration. That’s why we continuously work with a network of trusted creatives who bring local insight, cultural depth, and specialised craft to each assignment.

Ludivine Berouard
Managing Director

Ludivine is a Msc graduate in Sustainability and Social Innovation from HEC Business Paris and Bsc graduate in International Business Administration from Erasmus University Rotterdam. Ludivine is a problem solver, social entrepreneur and producer that enjoys thinking outside the box to achieve impact. She is passionate about training young people, supporting her team, projects and developing long term relationships with our clients. She has been based in Uganda for the past 6 years.

Aron Gooris
Main Editor

Aron is a graduate from the University of Arts Utrecht (HKU). His graduate documentary about the refugees in Uganda made him fall in love with the country and portraying it in a positive light.
As the main cinematographer and editor, he is passionate about all things media and training the new talent as he oversees the creative team. He works on all client based projects and documentaries.

Davis Aturebire
Sound and Studio Manager

Davis has a Bachelor Degree in Governance and International Relations from the Uganda Christian University.

Davis found his passion for media whilst interning at Marula as a project coordinator, today he has become a sound expert, project manager and manages our creative studio.

Lauranne Verfaillie
Creative Director

Lauranne is an International Communication Management and Journalism graduate from Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, Ghent. She has a passion for connecting with people, words, videography and music, but mostly for delivering meaningful work within the social field. As a creative, she explores many aspects such as content creation, photography, copywriting and more.

Simòn Atuhairwe
Editor & Videographer


Simòn is a Software Engineer turned Visual Content Producer and Filmmaker with a deep passion for creating impactful content, telling stories in a way that uplifts and gives meaning to the character. He is passionate about changing the way African stories are told.

Irene Achede
Accountant

Irene has a Bsc in Accounting from Makerere University Business School. She is passionate about all things accounting and ensuring our projects are successful and impactful. As our accountant she is responsible for bookkeeping, taxes, audits and all arrears relating to the accounting and finance section.

Meet the Talent pool

  • Denis - Graphic Designer

    Denis is a creative designer with a profound interest in impact marketing and healthcare and their effects on individuals' lives. As a graphics designer, he collaborates transforms visual concepts into tangible experiences.

  • Jumba - Photographer

    Jumba is a Ugandan documentary and humanitarian photographer based in Kampala.

  • Joan - Marketeer

    Joan is a Procurement and Logistics Management graduate from Kyambogo University. She is passionate about personal growth, community service, running and all things digital and social media marketing.

  • Isaac - Photographer

    Isaac is an independent filmmaker and founder of African Storytellers, a production company that creates films that showcase a positive narrative of Africa.

  • Gloria - director

    Gloria is a versatile entertainment professional, actress, director and singer. She brings characters to life with her impressive vocal skills. She also directs studio recording shoots.

  • Jere

    Jere is a Malawian photographer and filmmaker. His work spans agriculture, health, and economic development, including projects with the African Union, the Global Fund, the END Fund, ELMA Philanthropies, and Opportunity International.

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